I have decided to join the blogging craze. I am looking forward to taking a moment to find out a little more about the plants I have been photographing. I hope to explore all aspects of plants, flowers, trees and other garden related topics. Sorry about having to watermark the photos but there are a lot of people using them without permission.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Vanda Blue Orchid

Vanda Orchid

Vanda ‘Patcharee Delight Blue’

(VAN-duh)

This Orchid seems to have
stumped Google. There are basically just a couple of pictures of it and not
much information. Vandas are one of my favorite Orchids and seeing their bold
colors, large flowers, fragrance and semi-coarse foliage is always a pleasure.

This Orchid was a blue beauty
that stood out amongst hundreds at the show. The fifty species that make up the
genus Vanda are considered to be some of the most important florally in the family.
It is also considered to be one of
the highest evolved Orchids. They have contributed greatly to breeding and are
especially prized to add a bluish-purple color to other Orchids. They are somewhat easy
to grow with providing consistent conditions as the key to success.